encoding — the process of converting information or data into a coded form
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of converting information or data into a coded form
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The spy's message needed special encoding before sending to headquarters.
- My grandmother thinks encoding means hiding cookies from grandpa.
- The software requires proper text encoding to display Korean characters correctly.
encoding
NOUN[/ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/]
the process of converting information or data into a coded form
The encoding of the secret message protected it during online transmission.
The encoding changed the message into secret code.
The encoding was completed before uploading, and decoding restored the original file.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'in' (into) combined with Old French 'code' (law, rule), evolving to mean 'putting into according to rules.' In modern usage, particularly in computing and communication, it describes the process of converting information into a specific format or system of symbols.
Breakdown
en- (in, into) + code (a system of rules or symbols) + -ing (present participle, indicating an ongoing process). The prefix 'en-' comes from Latin 'in-', while 'code' originates from Old French 'code' meaning law or regulation.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The spy's message needed special encoding before sending to headquarters.”
“My grandmother thinks encoding means hiding cookies from grandpa.”
“The software requires proper text encoding to display Korean characters correctly.”
“Learning about encoding helped me understand how computers store information.”
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